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NEWS AND PROFILES CONNECTING THE LATINO AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA
May 2022 Issue 416
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¡Feliz día
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Latinos and Mother’s Day
By: Fae Savignano
Well, we all know that Mother’s Day is very special! It is so special in
fact that some moms have the privilege of celebrating Mother’s Day
twice in one year.
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Because of the tremendous value mothers hold in the Hispanic family ¡Feliz día de las Madres!
unit, and since Latinos embrace both their culture’s traditions with Happy Mother’s Day!
those of the United States, some moms have the privilege of celebrating
Mother’s Day twice. Hispanic families are traditionally matriarchal, and
so, Mother’s Day is regarded as one of the most important holidays for
this community. In a Hispanic home,
mothers occupy a distinctive place
of honor every day of the year, but Mother’s Day is a day of extra appreciation! It is the
holiday that most connects emotionally with Hispanics.
Many mother’s around the U.S. will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 8th this year, and
many Latina moms will be part of these festivities, but they may also be celebrating a Founded 2013
second time this month. Why? The fact is that in Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala, Member of
Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 10th of every year. This is one of the most important Minnesota Multicultural Media Consortium
National Foundation of Hispanic Owned
Hispanic holidays. Mother’s Day is the largest card-sending occasions for Latinos in the Newspapers
U.S., beating out Christmas and Valentine’s Day. This holiday is also Hispanic’s largest Minnesota Newspaper Association
money-sending occasion of the year. Many Latinos who come to the U.S. will use Published by
Mother’s Day as a time to send greetings cards and money transfers back to their mom Aguilar Productions Inc.
and families back home. Richard Aguilar, President
Contributors
Marci Malzahn,
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Saúl Carranza,
Pastor of Church Cristo Para Todas las Naciones
Claud Santiago, Field reporter and journalist
Rico Vallejos, Photographer
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La Madre del Emigrante.
Por Saúl Carranza Y el poema de Leom Kolmnela Cuenta la historia del hijo que dejo el hogar con
Coordinador de Ministerios Hispanos lágrimas y con esperanza.
Iglesia del Nazareno Pues aun siendo un hombre que nació para ser así,
Los funerales sin un cadaver es una de las experiencias con gran coraje y al mismo tiempo cobarde.
más tristes en un sentido y esperanzadoras en otro que Llorando como un hombre mirando hacia ti,
realizamos en las iglesias. Cuando hijos o hijas vienen con hacia ti mirando, mi estimada madre.
el corazón destrozado a contarnos que ha fallecido uno de Un poema cuenta el dolor de la madre que sufre al no tener noticias del hijo amado y el
sus padres. La gran mayoría no tienen los recursos o las otro el dolor del hijo que, aunque quiere no puede ir a ver a su madre. En uno se escucha
posibilidades de viajar a su país para sepultar a su padre o a el llanto de la madre que implora por una noticia. “Yo todavía gano el sustento con mi
su madrecita. Aunque la tecnología facilita la comunicación trabajo, yo no te pido que me mandes un capital. Háblame solo de tus victorias o tus
y las video conferencias facilitan el vernos a distancia. Nada fracasos”. Y en el otro el hijo cuenta de las humillaciones y maltratos que sufre lejos de la
puede sustituir el abrazo o el beso de la madre adorada. En esos casos ofrecemos el tierra amada.
consuelo de la fe y la Palabra de Dios. Pero el dolor de esos hijos es muy grande.
Los dos poemas terminan con un sueño. En uno la madre en un postrer delirio sueña dar
El inmigrante ha dejado el terruño amado y se ha echado a cuestas una mochila de besos al hijo amado y en ese momento “le abrió las puertas la eternidad” En el otro el
ilusiones y el sueño de un futuro mejor para él y para la familia que queda atrás. La hijo se propone al menos un momento ir a ver a la madre “aunque sea en sueños”. Que
motivación principal para la inmigración no es como muchos piensan, el buscar riqueza y tristeza. Esos son los funerales que mas duelen, el de los hijos que piden una oración por
aventuras. Aunque algunos pocos logran eso, la gran mayoría solo busca huir del hambre, la madre que ya no vieron o la que olvidaron y solamente ante la noticia de su partida
pobreza y desesperación o aún peor, del “si no te vas te mueres”. La gente siempre ha recordaron ese amor primero, el amor de la madre.
buscado donde hay comida, trabajo, seguridad y oportunidades. A eso se le llama instinto
de conservación. Y muy difícilmente vas a detenerte a pensar en las consecuencias cuando Pero, esa no tiene que ser la historia de todos los emigrantes, la madre amada, por muy
la vida está en juego. Aún en la historia de la Biblia leemos de Abraham, Jacob, y el mismo lejos que se encuentre, no está mas lejos de una llamada telefónica, una video llamada o
Jesús que tuvieron que dejar su tierra para ir a dónde podían vivir tranquilos. una carta, quizás a distancia de una visita. Pero si tienes la bendición de una madre que vive
todavía, no esperes a que muera para enviarle flores, para contarle de tu vida, para decirle
La madre del Emigrante es el nombre dado a una estatua ubicada en Gijón, España. Es la que la amas. La distancia nos separa, pero el amor une. Busca de todas las formas posibles
figura de una mujer madura que mira al mar y extiende su mano, despidiendo a sus hijos. hacerle saber a tu viejita que la amas y que piensas en ella. Y si ya no la tienes en este
También es el nombre de dos poemas del mismo tema. El poema de Cándido Posada mundo eleva una oración a Dios agradeciéndole por ella.
Sánchez cuenta la historia de la madre.
Se acerca el día de la madre. No todas ellas son perfectas.
Era una viuda pobre…muy pobre que tuvo un hijo, Pero quién lo es en esta tierra. Dedica no solo ese día,
y apenas éste se halló con fuerzas para luchar, sino siempre que puedas un momento para agradecerle
cruzó los mares con la esperanza de hacerse rico, por darte la vida y por todo lo bueno que te haya dado.
después que dijo que a su viejita no iba a olvidar. Y dile. ¡Feliz día de la madre mamá!
The Mother of the Emigrant.
By Saúl Carranza And Leom Kolmnela’s poem Tells the story of the son
Coordinator of Hispanic Ministries Church of the Nazarene who left home with tears and with hope.
Funerals without a body are one of the saddest experiences in one sense and hopeful in Well, even being a man who was born to be like that,
another and it is something that we need to do in churches. When sons or daughters with great courage and at the same time cowardly.
come with a broken heart to tell us that one of their parents has died, the vast majority do Crying like a man looking at you,
not have the resources or the possibilities to travel to their country to bury their father looking at you, my dear mother.
or mother. Although technology facilitates communication and video conferences make it One poem recounts the pain of the mother who suffers from not having news of her
easier to see each other from a distance. Nothing can replace the hug or kiss of the adored beloved son and the other the pain of the son who, although he wants to, cannot go to see
mother. In those cases, we offer the comfort of faith and the Word of God. But the pain of his mother. In one you can hear the crying of the mother who begs for news. “I still earn
those children is very great. a living with my work, I don’t ask you to send me capital. Tell me only about your victories
The immigrant has left their beloved homeland and has shouldered a backpack of illusions or your failures.” And in the other, the son recounts the humiliation and mistreatment he
and the dream of a better future for him and for the family that remains behind. The main suffers far from his beloved land.
motivation for immigration is not, as some may think, the search for wealth and adventure. Both poems end with a dream. In one the mother in a last delirium dreams of giving kisses
Although a few achieve this, the vast majority only seek to flee from hunger, poverty and to her beloved son and at that moment “eternity opened the doors for him” In the other
desperation or even worse, from “if you don’t leave you will die”. People have always the son proposes at least one moment to go see the mother “even if it is in dreams”. How
looked where there is food, work, security and opportunity. This is called self-preservation sad. Those are the funerals that hurt the most, that of the children who ask for a prayer
instinct. And you will hardly stop to think about the consequences when life is at stake. for the mother they no longer saw or the one they forgot and only at the news of her
Even in the history of the Bible we read of Abraham, Jacob, and Jesus himself who had to departure did they remember that first love, the mother’s love.
leave their land to go where they could live in peace.
But, that does not have to be the story of all emigrants, the beloved mother, no matter
The mother of the Emigrant is the name given to a statue located in Gijon, Spain. It is how far away she is, is not farther than a phone call, a video call or a letter, perhaps a
the figure of a older looking woman who stares at the sea and extends her hand, saying visit away. But if you have the blessing of a mother who is still alive, don’t wait for her to
goodbye to her children. It is also the name of two poems on the same subject. Candido die to send her flowers, to tell her about your life, to tell her that you love her. Distance
Posada Sánchez’s poem tells the story: separates us, but love unites. Try in every possible way to let your old lady know that you
She was a poor widow…very poor who had a son, love her and that you think of her. And if you no longer have it in this world, raise a prayer
and as soon as he found himself with the strength to fight, to God thanking him for it.
crossed the seas hoping to get rich, Mother’s Day is approaching. Not all of them are perfect. But who is it on this earth.
after he said that he was not going to forget his old lady. Dedicate not only that day, but whenever you can a moment to thank him for giving you
life and for all the good things he has given you. And tell him. Happy Mother’s Day mom!
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Honoring Mothers – Happy Mother’s Day
By Marcia Malzahn As I shared in the November publication, “Thankful for Grandchildren…
Our Crowning Glory!” I just published my fifth book. After six months of
The resume of a mother: Hotel waiting at the printing company, the book has arrived and is now available!
manager offering cooking, laundry, Inside Your Mama’s Tummy: Your Journey Until You Arrived is an
cleaning, and event planning services. educational and inspirational book, and it includes Bible scriptures with
Healthcare provider offering quick promises about how uniquely and wonderfully made each human being is.
fixes to “boo-boos” for little and big The book ends when the baby arrives and includes a space for you to write
accidents at home. Professional driver the baby’s name, birthdate, and a photo.
providing private deliveries, pick ups
and drop offs for little people. Teacher
assistant providing after school care,
understanding and explaining teacher’s
homework assignments, and assisting
Marcia Malzahn with creative art and science projects.
Central station providing lots of hugs,
kisses, and abundant love to children of all ages. Salary: pro-bono. All these
services are provided for free because that’s what moms do!
In addition, many moms these days work a part-time or full-time job to
help provide for their families. What’s more, many moms are the sole
provider for their homes. Wow! Only by God’s grace women can do this
monumental task of raising children while also holding a job. The cost
of childcare is also monumental these days. Therefore, grandparents are
stepping in to help. In some countries, many children are raised by their If you are a grandparent, an expectant mother, or have friends who are
grandmothers because both parents are either absent, gone all day to grandmas, this is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for them and for you.
work and can’t afford childcare, and in some cases, parents may have died All proceeds of the book go to two nonprofits: HOPE International and
of a disease. Purposely Chosen. HOPE International provides micro loans and savings to
their clients in 16 poor countries around the world. Most of their clients
In my case, I am a full-time working grandma. And while my children were are women and often single moms or grandmothers. Purposely Chosen
growing up, I was a full-time working mom. In our new season in life, my provides help to young single moms so they can keep and raise their
husband and I are fortunate to both work from home in our business. babies.
Since the Pandemic started, we decided to help our daughter by watching
our grandson one day a week. Two years later, we now have a second You can purchase the book directly from Malzahn Publishing Store or
grandson and now we watch them both one day a week. It’s the best day Amazon!
of our week and a true blessing to be able to spend quality time with our
grandchildren. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and grandmas in the world.
This month we celebrate YOU!
Marcia is an inspirational keynote speaker and published author of five books: You can contact Marcia for speaking engagements through her website at
A daily devotional – Devotions for Working Women, The Fire Within – to help you https://crowning-achievements.com/ or email her at mmalzahn@crowning-
find your purpose, friendship poems in The Friendship Book, also in Spanish achievements.com. Marcia Malzahn is also president and founder of Malzahn
El Libro de la Amistad (poemas de Amistad), and Bring YOUR Shoes to help Strategic a management consulting firm for community financial institutions.
emerging leaders with tools on how to lead. In her latest grandma baby book,
Inside Your Mama’s Tummy, Marcia inspires grandparents to form a bond with
their grandchildren.
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una comunidad de fe en la que todos son bienvenidos
y donde se enseña la Biblia
Les invitamos a conocer
Acompáñenos
una comunidad deen fe
losen
servicios regulares
la que todos son de la Iglesia.
bienvenidos
Domingosy10:00 de la mañana Escuela
donde se enseña la Biblia Dominical
11:00 Servicio de adoración
AcompáñenosMiércoles
en los 7:00 pm Culto
servicios Regular
regulares de la Iglesia.
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11:00 Servicio de adoración
Miércoles Les esperamos.
7:00 pm Culto Regular
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Sanneh Foundation Opens Conway Tech Center in St. Paul
On April 13, several members of the Comcast Twin Cities
Region team were on hand when Tony Sanneh and his
team held a ribbon cutting for the new Tech and Equity
centers in St. Paul. The community will now have access
to a state-of-the-art dome – the largest of its kind in
Minnesota. The Tech Center is a Comcast Lift Zone and
includes several devices and activity pods to introduce
more kids to careers in STEM. In addition to providing
the commercial grade wi-fi for the site, Comcast made a
$50,000 donation specifically for the Tech Center.
L to R Melvin Carter, Mayor, St. Paul, Tony Sanneh, Chair, Sanneh Foundation,
Kalyn Hove, Comcast Regional Senior Vice President of Twin Cities Region,
Ron Orlando, Comcast Regional Vice President of External Affairs, Twin Cities Region
and Tommy McNeal, Comcast Cable, Sr. Director, Customer Experience. State-of-the-art dome – largest of its kind in Minnesota!
En Dayton
pero muy cerca
de
Maple Grove,
Champlin,
Osseo
Rogers
y Brooklyn Park
Viernes 7:00pm
Estudio bíblico.
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U.S. Bank Reopens Flagship Branch Location On E. Lake Street!
By: Claud Santiago
Top executives from U.S. Bank along with community and business
leaders gathered on April, 21 for the reopening of the newest
branch bank on E. Lake street in Minneapolis. The 6,000 square-
foot bank is consider a “flagship” location because of its larger size
and high customer traffic.
Andy Cecere, CEO of U.S. Bank, paid tribute to the branch’s
manager, Rene Madrid and his staff for their efforts to help
customers during the many months before the branch was built.
The branch, is one of the last banks to be restored on E. Lake
Street after being damaged in the riots in May 2020. Branch
manager, Rene Madrid, pointed out the many new features such
as a community room that can be used for neighborhood groups Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
meetings, a wealth management team and mortgage and business
bankers on-site. Madrid, who is a long-time U.S. Bank employee
was overjoyed to see customers reactions to the modern fixtures
and lighting and the murals inside the building. Congratulations, to
U.S. Bank for their belief and support of the efforts to restore the
business community on this South Minneapolis corridor.
L to R Rene Madrid and Rick Aguilar
U.S. Bank Branch across from Midtown Global Market
L to R Rene with Guille Garza, NAHREP Twin Cities and
L to R Rene Madrid and Andy Cecere, U.S. Bank CEO
Henry Jimenez, LEDCOutdoors Minnesota
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Karine Finken, Region 2
How would you summarize your job?
We will help with maintaining and promoting the
DNR parks and trails system. One of my main
projects will be the Border to Border Touring Route
that will go from western to eastern Minnesota, and
Employee Profiles will primarily use dirt roads and forest roads. Right
PAT recently hired three new off-highway vehicle (OHV) regional Acquisition now we’re working on a management plan for that.
and Development (A&D) Specialists. The specialists are based in Regions 1, 2 The route will be finalized this summer. The route will
and 3, with a Region 4 Specialist to be hired over the winter. be rough with some campgrounds nearby. The idea for the route is based on
similar routes located in the southern U.S.
These positions will help connect DNR with clubs and local government units
to advance the OHV program and the mission of the DNR. Karen Cladas is How often do you get out on the trails?
the OHV A&D in Region 1 and is based in Bemidji. Karen started in October, I use an ATV, and have since 2008 when I met my husband. We go to the Hill
and previously worked with the Division of Forestry. Karine Finken is the OHV City area near Grand Rapids with my in-laws. And we have an annual ATV family
A&D in Region 2, and is based in Grand Rapids. Karine started in December, event. ATVs are great for exploring trails. I like to stop and look at plants and
and worked previously in the private sector in North Dakota. Ali Crofts is wild flowers and the orchids. ATV use is a way of getting outside in addition to
the OHV A&D in Region 3 and is based in St. Paul. Ali started in September, hunting, fishing and other ways to enjoy the outdoors. You’ll see wildlife – I’ve
and previously worked in Lands and Minerals and as an assistant state parks seen bear, deer and birds.
supervisor.
What is your background?
Karen, Karine and Ali answered questions in a Q&A format. Each emphasized I started here on December 13. Before that I worked for a private engineering
the importance of strong relationships between the DNR and state trail consulting company in Mandan, North Dakota. We worked with pipeline
associations. companies, electrical co-ops, and I did the lead on field work and environmental
permitting. I was there for 9 years and yes, it was quite a contrast to this job.
Karen Cladas, Region 1
Why do you think you were hired? Alexandra (Ali) Crofts, Region 3
I was asked: Why do you want this position? I How do you make the public happy?
explained how I have a small motorcycle and when That depends on who you speak to; my personal
I put my helmet on after a long workday and go for opinion is that it’s complicated. Sometimes the
a ride, I’m smiling the entire time. I figure sharing same answer will make some users happy and some
that excitement through the OHV program is an other users unhappy, it all depends on the user’s
opportunity I didn’t want to miss. preferences. Developing more trails isn’t always the
right answer, even when it is requested or proposed.
I was asked to share if I could do what’s needed to accomplish job tasks, like Our role is to preserve what is already in place in
driving a trailer, using equipment, etc. I shared a previous day I had. At the time, our state and protect Minnesota’s natural resources.
I was an assistant Forestry supervisor. The day started out slow, answering We want the users to enjoy a natural habitat and in
emails, approving timecards, getting paperwork completed. By late afternoon a the Central Region, we might improve the trails that
lightning strike fire was spotted by our detection plane. One other forester and already exist or will choose to reroute them for more sustainable trail use in the
I were on scene first with our trucks and trailer. We drove a four-wheeler far future. So far, the response from the public to the new hires for these roles has
into the swamp and went on foot the rest of the way to the latitude/longitude been overwhelmingly positive. They’re happy to have DNR employees who will
identified by the plane. We ordered a dozer, and helicopter and moved back as focus on these OHV trails.
trees began to fall around us. The dozer arrived and placed a firebreak around
the fire. I worked with the helicopter for a fuel cycle to cool hot areas, while a Have you met with members of the trail advocate groups?
fire-tracked vehicle dumped water as well. Once the helicopter was released, DNR and Minnesota OHV association (Amateur Riders Motorcycle Association,
I drove the tracked vehicle out to the road. Only with a team effort did we ATV MN, and Minnesota 4Wheel Drive Association) members are invited to
contain the fire for the night. I don’t know exactly why I was hired for the meet seasonally and discuss trail project updates. I’ve sat on two rounds of these
position, you’ll have to ask them, but I think sharing that day reinforced that I meetings so far in October and January. This allows the DNR to connect with
could find a way to accomplish any task needed for the position. the users of these groups and keep everyone on the same page. We also get to
learn about their events and what the local clubs are planning for the upcoming
What challenges do you foresee with your new position? riding season, and sometimes we get an invitation to go on a trail with them,
I am unsure how well the OHV Program is understood throughout the state. too. We have an amazing volunteer program in place for our OHV trails. Our
I believe off highway vehicles are seen as a means to destroy, or damage roads trail ambassadors are liaisons between the local user groups and the DNR.
and trails. This is not the reality of the activity, and I think educating and When something happens that leads to a trail closure, like major erosion or
spreading the passion may be difficult in some areas. a wash out, we commonly hear about it first from our trail ambassadors. We
explain the DNR process and reach a common understanding that it can’t be
How will you handle the conflict that is certain to rise? fixed overnight. I like it when users tell us everything that is wrong and how to
In my mind, all constituents have valid interests. I don’t see why compromise make improvements. We are here to serve the public, so I let them share their
between groups can’t happen. Once you sit down and explain basic information feelings and thoughts on how to make things better. You never know where the
and objectives, compromise is possible. I am confident in our team’s ability to next good idea may come from.
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